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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 997,356.78, 1,496,691.54 and 366,276.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 997,356.78, 1,496,691.54 and 366,276.06 is: 549,655.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    997,356.78 : 1,496,691.54 = 366,276.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    997,356.78/1,496,691.54 = 366,276.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    997,356.78x = 1,496,691.54 × 366,276.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    997,356.78x = 548,202,280,306.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,202,280,306.53/997,356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549,655.14

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